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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.32 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.32 and 130.31 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.32 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.32 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.32 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 49,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558.85/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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